Campus Improvement Plan
2007-2012
 

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All walkers and bike riders are encouraged to use the sidewalks and not the streets in the neighborhood since traffic is usually heavy just before and after school. Please help us keep your children safe.
 

Swine Flu Update GISD and Cooper Elementary are taking proactive measures to protect the health of students and staff.  Please click on HERE to link to more information. ParentCONNECT ParentCONNECT is a web-based program that helps a parent keep track of their child's academic progress on a "near real time"  basis (usually within 24 hours).  With a ParentCONNECT account and Internet access, a parent will be able to monitor their scholar's grades on assignments and tests, report card grades, attendance record, residence and mailing addresses, and emergency contact information.  Please click here to find out more information on a special ParentCONNECT sign up and tutorial session to take place Tuesday, September 20, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the GISD Central Office. If a parent already set up a ParentConnect account last year, the account is still active. For a parent who has not set up an account in the past, please click on the ParentCONNECT link at the bottom of this article, or click on the link in the left column of this page. Click on the Register button on the ParentCONNECT web page. Complete the online registration form, and then for security reasons, come by the Cooper office and complete the verification form with photo identification.  Office personnel will verify a parent's registration and issue a UserID and password for accessing their scholar's information.  The ParentCONNECT web site contains more information and a frequently asked questions link.  Parents may  contact us at parentconnect@georgetownisd.org if assistance is needed or if questions remain.  A parent that has a child at another GISD campuses will be able to visit those schools to add other children to their  ParentCONNECT account. The District's ParentCONNECT web site is available 24 hours a day on the Internet.  Please click here, or on the ParentCONNECT link in the left column to initiate the registration process or to view additional information. VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS Any individual who plans to assist in supervising children other than their own during a school sponsored event, must complete and pass a volunteer background check in advance. This is an annual process that is completed by the individual online.  Please go to the Cooper website homepage and click on "Volunteer Background Check" in the left border.  Or go to the GISD website homepage and click on "Volunteer Form" in the center of the bottom of the page.  Or you may click on the following link which should take you directly to the forms.. http://www.georgetownisd.org/career/volunteers.htm  Approximately 24 to 48 hours after completing and submitting the form, Mrs. Allman receives notification of the results.  Please contact her as she maintains an updated list of approved volunteers. COOPER "SCHOLARS" The children that attend Cooper Elementary are being taught scholarly values and behaviors.  These values and behaviors are embedded into every aspect of the school day.  The Cooper Scholars are encouraged to  incorporate these values and behaviors into their daily life and to elevate their effort and performance here at school, at home, and in the community. NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS The faculty and staff of Cooper Elementary adheres to the high nutritional standards set by the GISD Board.  The standards do provide for three "food of minimal nutritional value exempt days."  These three days are December 19, 2008 for the Holiday Celebration, February 13, 2009 for the Valentine's Day Celebration, and June 2, 2009 for the End Of Year Celebration.  Scholars still have nourishing lunches these days, but Homeroom Celebrations allow for refreshments and snacks that are not normally permitted. EXXON GRANT RECEIVED   Pat Cooper Elementary School received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program to support the school’s Science Program.  Kristina Walther of C.L. Thomas, Inc. worked with school officials to secure the grant which is one of 4,000 available to schools across the country served by Exxon or Mobil stations.  The grants were made possible by funding from the Exxon Mobil Corporation.